Gate 4/5

Summary:

Gate 4/5 is a public elementary school located in Stillwater, Minnesota, serving grades 4-5 with a total enrollment of 58 students. The school is part of the Stillwater Area Public Schools district, which is ranked 65 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gate 4/5 consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Minnesota, ranking 1st or 2nd out of over 800 schools in the state for the past several years. This is reflected in their exceptional test scores, with 95% or more of students proficient or better in Math, Reading, and Science on the MCA-III assessments, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with over 84% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the racial makeup of the surrounding schools in the Stillwater district. Additionally, Gate 4/5 has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 4.84% to 5.17% over the past three years, significantly lower than the surrounding schools.

When comparing Gate 4/5 to the nearby schools in the Stillwater and Mahtomedi Public School District, several interesting insights emerge. While Gate 4/5 significantly outperforms the other Stillwater district schools on state assessments, the nearby schools, such as Lake Elmo Elementary and Rutherford Elementary, have more racially and ethnically diverse student populations. Additionally, the student-teacher ratios at the nearby Stillwater district schools are generally lower than Gate 4/5, suggesting more favorable staffing conditions.

Detail:

Public 4-5

523 Marsh Street W.
Stillwater, MN 55082-8888

(651) 351-6905

District: Stillwater Area Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
2^nd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $3,320

Student/teacher ratio: 42.3

Number of students: 58

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.5%

Asian:

10.3%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 5.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gate 4/5 ranks better than 99.8% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks first among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Stillwater Area Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.25. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Gate 4/5 has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Stillwater Area Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (84.5%), Asian (10.3%), Hispanic (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 5.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Stillwater Area Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gate 4/5 is 42.3, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Stillwater Area Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Gate 4/5 employs 1.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gate 4/5 is $3,320, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Stillwater Area Public Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gate 4/5:

SchoolDigger ranks Gate 4/5 2^nd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Gate 4/5 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Stillwater Area Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Stillwater Area Public Schools 65^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gate 4/5

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Rank History for all students at Gate 4/5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	98.34	1^st	870	99.9%
2021	98.23	2^nd	869	99.8%
2022	99.15	1^st	858	99.9%
2023	99.12	1^st	845	99.9%
2024	99.25	2^nd	881	99.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Gate 4/5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	98.44	1^st	787	99.9%
2021	93.14	12^th	783	98.5%
2023	99.18	1^st	787	99.9%
2024	98.94	2^nd	809	99.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Gate 4/5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	97.50	1^st	798	99.9%
2021	98.69	1^st	784	99.9%
2022	98.69	1^st	808	99.9%
2023	98.37	1^st	799	99.9%
2024	98.95	1^st	826	99.9%

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Rank History for White students at Gate 4/5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	98.72	1^st	722	99.9%
2021	97.65	1^st	710	99.9%
2022	98.90	2^nd	725	99.7%
2023	98.79	1^st	712	99.9%
2024	98.63	2^nd	730	99.7%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gate 4/5

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2018	35	0	6	0	2	43
2019	35	1	9	0	3	48
2020	43	1	8	1	2	55
2021	52	0	4	1	2	59
2022	53	0	6	2	1	62
2023	49	0	6	2	1	58

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gate 4/5

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	43	3.0	14.3	0
2019	48	1.0	48.0	6.3
2020	55	1.0	55.0	5.5
2021	59	1.0	59.0	5.1
2022	62	1.0	62.0	4.8
2023	58	1.3	42.3	5.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gate 4/5

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	43	3.0	14.3	0
2019	48	1.0	48.0	6.3
2020	55	1.0	55.0	5.5
2021	59	1.0	59.0	5.1
2022	62	1.0	62.0	4.8
2023	58	1.3	42.3	5.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gate 4/5

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$3,320

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gate 4/5

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1^st of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 1^st of 845 Elementary schools	0%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Math (Gate 4/5)	100	96.4	3.6%
4th Grade Math (Stillwater Area Public Schools)	69.2	66.7	2.6%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Gate 4/5)	100	100
4th Grade Reading (Stillwater Area Public Schools)	63.2	55.4	7.8%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Gate 4/5)	100	96.6	3.4%
5th Grade Math (Stillwater Area Public Schools)	56.8	45.5	11.3%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Gate 4/5)	96	100	4%
5th Grade Reading (Stillwater Area Public Schools)	76.5	69.9	6.7%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Gate 4/5)	96	100	4%
5th Grade Science (Stillwater Area Public Schools)	65.2	57	8.1%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	48	58	20.8%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	9	6	33.3%
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	35	49	40%
Two or More Races	3	1	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.3%	5.2%	1.1%

Schools Near Gate 4/5

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Gate 4/5	Public	4-5	523 Marsh Street W.	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	Stillwater Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 351-6905	58	1	42.3	5.2%	49 (84.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	6 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	99.3	2^nd of 881 public elementary schools	99.8%		99.1	1^st of 845 public elementary schools	99.9%	1		100.0	89.7	95.0		96.9	100.0	98.4	96.6	96.6	$3,320
A/O Program	Public	PK, KG-1	1111 South Holcombe St	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	Northeast Metro 916	No	No	No	No	(651) 964-1274	8	2	4.7		4 (50.0%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
New Heights Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	614 W Mulberry St	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	New Heights School Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 439-1962	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				16.7				33.3
Lily Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2003 Willard St W	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	Stillwater Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 351-6800	414	32	13.0	33.3%	328 (79.2%)	15 (3.6%)	25 (6.0%)	12 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (8.0%)	75.3	196^th of 881 public elementary schools	77.8%		59.3	375^th of 845 public elementary schools	55.6%	179	66.2	75.0	45.1	61.8	63.1	58.8	70.4	64.2	52.1	52.1	$14,495
Stonebridge Elementary	Public	K-5	900 Owens St N	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	Stillwater Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 351-8700	421	25	16.9	16.6%	372 (88.4%)	6 (1.4%)	18 (4.3%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.0%)	68	280^th of 881 public elementary schools	68.2%		57.3	400^th of 845 public elementary schools	52.7%	120	65.8	58.4	41.7	56.5	54.4	55.7	65.0	57.8	55.0	55.0	$12,892
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower	Public, Charter	K-4	4260 Stagecoach Tr N	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	St. Croix Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 395-5920	457	26	17.6	12.9%	323 (70.7%)	30 (6.6%)	24 (5.3%)	66 (14.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.1%)	96.9	6^th of 881 public elementary schools	99.3%		95.3	6^th of 845 public elementary schools	99.3%		93.4	93.2		93.3	80.2	78.2		79.2			$11,771
Rutherford Elementary	Public	K-5	115 Rutherford Rd	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	Stillwater Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 351-6400	555	33	17.0	16.0%	461 (83.1%)	19 (3.4%)	26 (4.7%)	18 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.4%)	72.3	234^th of 881 public elementary schools	73.4%		65.1	306^th of 845 public elementary schools	63.8%	72	74.0	63.6	45.7	61.1	63.5	56.1	67.6	62.3	46.7	46.7	$12,518
Andersen Elementary	Public	K-5	309 4th St N	Bayport	55003	Washington County	Stillwater Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 351-6600	335	23	14.3	21.2%	278 (83.0%)	3 (0.9%)	25 (7.5%)	9 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.7%)	48.1	515^th of 881 public elementary schools	41.5%		37.6	588^th of 845 public elementary schools	30.4%	73	72.7	38.9	20.0	43.9	45.5	41.8	56.4	47.9	47.3	47.3	$13,486
Lake Elmo Elementary	Public	K-5	11030 Stillwater Blvd N	Lake Elmo	55042	Washington County	Stillwater Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 351-6700	653	45	14.5	28.0%	406 (62.2%)	43 (6.6%)	112 (17.2%)	45 (6.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.7%)	64	322^nd of 881 public elementary schools	63.5%		72.4	228^th of 845 public elementary schools	73.0%	94	64.9	78.9	42.1	60.7	46.0	59.7	62.1	55.0	41.1	41.1	$14,731
Wildwood Elementary	Public	K-2	8698 75th Street North	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	Mahtomedi Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 407-2101	573	42	13.8	15.0%	474 (82.7%)	18 (3.1%)	31 (5.4%)	15 (2.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.6%)								(n/a)											$12,950

Frequently Asked Questions about Gate 4/5

How many students attend Gate 4/5?

In the 2022-23 school year, 58 students attended Gate 4/5.

What is the racial makeup of Gate 4/5?

Students at Gate 4/5 are 84% White, 10% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Gate 4/5 in?

Stillwater Area Public Schools

Is Gate 4/5 a good school?

Yes! Gate 4/5 is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 2^nd of 881 Minnesota elementary schools.

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